Michigan State Faces Oregon in Big Ten Quarterfinals

Top-seeded Michigan State and eighth-seeded Oregon, two of the hottest teams in college basketball, meet Friday in Indianapolis.

Michigan State enters the game as the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament and is currently ranked No. 7 nationally.
Oregon, ranked No. 23, is riding an eight-game winning streak and seeks to avenge a February loss to Michigan State.
The Spartans boast the nation's fifth-best defense, excelling in defensive efficiency, 3-point defense, and rebounding.
Oregon's recent surge has been fueled by standout performances from Nate Bittle and Jackson Shelstad, who led the team to a decisive win over Indiana in the previous round.
The winner will advance to Saturday's semifinal to face either UCLA or Wisconsin, with potential NCAA Tournament seeding implications for both teams.